Welcome to the Women's Civic League Inc.
The Women's Civic League Inc. participates in Baltimore events, promotes the city, and raises funds to maintain the historic residence of Baltimore's second mayor, Thorowgood Smith (1804–08).
Preserve History
Maintaining one of Baltimore's few remaining 18th-century homes: the Thorowgood Smith House at 9 N. Front St.
Serve the City
Participating in Baltimore civic events and promoting community responsibility since our founding.
Educate & Engage
In 1954, the WCL legislated for Baltimore City Schools to educate students for citizen responsibility and fuller participation in civic affairs.
A Legacy of Civic Leadership
Thorowgood Smith served as the Mayor of Baltimore City from 1804–08 and lived at 9 N. Front St. Baltimore, MD 21202 — currently the headquarters of the Women's Civic League Inc. Please 'drop us a line' to learn how you can help us help our city preserve and maintain one of Baltimore's few remaining houses from the 18th Century.
View Our Gallery →Seal of the Women's Civic League
For half a century, the Women's Civic League has been closely identified with Baltimore's famous Washington Monument — whose base materials this serene, handsome symbol of Baltimore commemorates. The seal features the Monument framed by two semi-wreaths of individual leaves, with ribbon symbolizing the League's unity of purpose and the words "WOMEN'S CIVIC LEAGUE." The year 1911 — the year of the League's founding — appears directly below the base of the monument.
The research and original design was done by Mrs. Jean Hofmeister. A committee composed of Mrs. C. Wyatt Tiffany, Mrs. Edward S. King, Mrs. Hugo Klein, and Mrs. M. Evans Hilliard judged the sketches and selected the one to become the official seal of the League.
— Mrs. Dulany Foster, Chairman of Committee to Select Seal
Drop Us a Line
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in volunteering, donating, or simply learning more about our work preserving Baltimore's civic heritage, reach out and we'll be in touch.
Visit Us
9 N. Front St. Baltimore, MD 21202